Portage Parks Provide Preserve Peek
Hiram - “We are excited to offer a guided hike of the unopened Eagle Creek Greenway property in Hiram,” the special event as noted in Portage Park District’s monthly email newsletter. The explanation shared details of what the Park District refers to as ‘Preserve Peeks,’ programs that provide a limited number of explorers an opportunity to visit the District’s...
80th Anniversary of Newton Falls Community Center Planning Underway
Newton Falls - Eighty years ago, in 1942, the Newton Falls Community Center, located at 52 East Quarry Street, was originally dedicated as a United Services Organization (U.S.O.) facility. The Newton Falls U.S.O. was the first facility in the country specifically designed and constructed to serve not only the military personnel but also the civilian defense workers. Plans are underway...
Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shops Open In Mantua
Mantua - – Two new Jimmy John’s sandwich shops located in the travel center at 9250 Limeridge Rd, Plaza #7 North and Plaza #7 South, are now open and ready to serve gourmet sandwiches to travelers on the Ohio Turnpike. “AVI Foodsystems is thrilled to join the Jimmy John’s family and excited to serve fresh, fast and tasty sandwiches to...
Auburn Fire Dept Clam Bake
Auburn Fire Department is hosting their Annual Clam Bake. The Clam Bake is on September 10, 2022 at the fire station and serving will be from 6 to 8:30 pm. Not only will there be a dozen wonderful clams, half a barbeque chicken, delicious ear of corn, yummy yam, cooling coleslaw and fresh roll awaiting your arrival. There will...
Maplewood Career Center Offers Scholarships for Adult Evening Occupational Classes
Maplewood Career Center’s Adult Education Department is offering occupational classes beginning Fall 2022 with scholarships! Classes for adults include: Administrative Professional, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Industrial Maintenance, Module Industrial Maintenance Electrical, Module Industrial Maintenance Fluid Power, Module Industrial Maintenance Mechanical, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding & Billing, Precision Machining, Welding Technologies, or Module Welding. Most classes are in the evening to...
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Celebrates Completion of Their Fourth Annual Maple Splash Raffle with Successful Appreciation Dinner
Troy Township - The successful celebration of the Burton-Middlefield Rotary (BMR) club’s fourth Maple Splash Raffle took place during a banquet on the evening of Aug. 3 at the Welshfield Inn. Invited guests were representatives of many of the 33 sponsors of the raffle and 10 of the 18 Geauga County non-profits supported by raffle. Preston Super Store was...
Streetsboro Quilt Guild Annual Show
Streetsboro - The Streetsboro Quilt Guild is preparing for its annual judged quilt show. It will be held at the Faith Baptist Church in Streetsboro on Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st. The public is invited to enter quilts, wearable quilted items or quilted art pieces in the show. Although it is a judged show, entrants can choose...
Historical Society Hosts Special Event
Mantua - On Thursday, September 15th, the Mantua Historical Society will be hosting an Ohio History Connection/Open Doors program from 10 am until 4 pm. The event, billed as a, “Behind the Scenes Look at Small Town Ohio History,” takes place in the Mantua Historic District near the Mantua Township Hall (4122 State Route 82). That day, visitors will be...
Geauga SWCD invites you to The Grassroots of Grazing: Pasture Management Workshop!
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga County Farm Bureau are proud to present “The Grassroots of Grazing: Pasture Management Workshop”. Open to anyone interested in better pastures, join us on Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm for an exciting workshop and walk at Connor Farms in Troy Township (17037 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton Ohio...
Freedom Township Historical Society Fall Programs Announced
Freedom Township Historical Society announces its fall programs which will be held the 2nd Tuesday of both Sept and October. Ever wonder where Stamm Road got its name? The September13th program features 2 cousins who will present their family history and answer that question. Joe Stamm and Kathie Stamm Havener, whose fathers were twins, will share stories of the...
Fall Children’s Programs at Windham Library
Children, infant to preschool, are invited to attend storytime for songs, books and some fun (with a caregiver). Storytime registration begins August 29 and the programs begin on Tuesday, September 6 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. “Craft It with Miss Marian!” is an opportunity for children between the ages of 7 and 14 years-old to try new arts and...
RadioActive Electronics supported by Verizon gives backpacks to Cardinal students
Middlefield - It’s that time of year again. Parents and students are planning their return to school and budgeting for school supplies is at the top of the to-do list. For some families, this is a struggle and for some children, having inadequate tools creates stress and inhibits learning. Matt Smith, owner of RadioActive Electronics in Middlefield is always looking for...
Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Portage County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will begin its fall meeting schedule on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Portage County Historical Society at 10:00 a.m. The Society is located at 6549 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna Ohio. The chapter will have a business meeting followed by a power point presentation by Barb Petroski. The topic will...
The Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run
Burton - On Sunday, September 4, 2022, runners will gather at The 200th Great Geauga County Fair to run in the 4th annual Great Geauga County Fair 4-H 5K and Fun Run. Running a picturesque route through Ohio’s oldest continuous county fair and scenic Burton Village, these runners will be helping support the yearly operations of multiple 4-H clubs...
Mantua Historical Society News
Mantua - The Mantua Historical Society held its annual Flea Market on Saturday, July 16. The Flea Market included the museum being open to the public and a bake sale by The Smile Team of Mantua Center Christian Church. Members of the Mantua Historical Society attended the Northeast Ohio Inter-Museum Council meeting on July 19. The meeting featured a tour...
Hiram Village News
Hiram - According to Police Chief Brian Gregory, formal charges were filed against the owners of 11846 Plum Ridge, Mary Lou Texler and Donald Miles. Miles was present at the June Council meeting, where he was granted a 60-day extension to address several issues at the abandoned property. No noticeable changes were made, leaving the Village no other recourse...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
The August 8, 2022 meeting of the Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Club covered business in short takes and topics. This included a mention of the still-delayed Rotary insignia for the bike racks, the annual cook-out to be held on the 22nd (and what to do in case of rain), a meeting with the officers of InterAct prior to school opening, no...
New At Maplewood Career Center – The Adult Diploma Program
Didn’t Finish High School? Learn a new skill and get your diploma at the same time with one of the Adult Education Programs at Maplewood Career Center: Administrative Professional, Medical Coding & Billing, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Module Welding, or Precision Machining. Programs are free and held in the evening at Maplewood Career Center to fit work schedules. Requirements include:...
Nelson United Methodist Church News
Nelson Twp. - D. J. Missions met August 2 with nine members present. In devotions the history of song “In My Heart There Rings a Melody” was given and then they sang it followed by shared blessings and prayer.In business the group decided to send money to the Methodist disaster fund. It was announced about our yearly assisting of our...
News From Mantua Village
Mantua - Prior to last month’s regular meeting council held a public hearing regarding potential Ordinance 2022-29 which would limit the number of household pets permitted in village homes. To begin, resident Lorraine Chism asked Council how the need to limit household pets came to their attention. She remarked that it wasn’t wise to punish all village residents for...
Back To Speak On River History
Shalersville - Speaker Dan Back, a nationally known expert on river history, steamboats & canals will be speaking on Thursday, August 11 at 7 pm at the Shalersville Town Hall. Back developed the “Life on the Ohio” River History Museum in Vevay, Indiana and appeared in the Public Television production “Take the River” narrating the history of the steamboat. The...
Battling Beards In Garrettsville
Garrettsville - On Saturday evening the Great Gathering of the Beards - Beard Battle 2022 was held at Slim & Jumbo’s in Garrettsville. Presented by The Barber of G’ville and The Ohio Bearded Sinners Beard Club, a great evening was had by all as men showed off their beards, while the women and children showed off their creativity as all...
Heritage Accord Receives Jeffris Family Foundation Grant to Fund Next Phase of the Restoration and Renovation of the Newton Falls Community Center
Newton Falls - Heritage Accord today announced the receipt of a matching grant in the amount of $24,575.00 from the Jeffris Family Foundation Ltd. The Jeffris Family Foundation grant will be combined with an equal amount of funds on-hand at Heritage Accord to fully cover the cost of a critically required Historical Structure Report (HSR) of the Newton Falls...
Hybrid Book Club Meeting of the Garrettsville Library
The Book Discussion Club of the Garrettsville Library will meet In-Person and via Zoom on Tuesday August 16 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Registration is required to attend this group if you intend to meet virtually at “Upcoming Events” calendar online at www.portagelibrary.org. Call 330-527-4378 for more information.This month’s selected title is The Lincoln Highway, a novel by...
Mantua-Shalersville Fire District News
Mantua - At the July 11th meeting, Fire Board members looked on as Chief Matt Roosa conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Jacob Bennett. Bennet is a Streetsboro resident; his mother, sister, brother-in-law, and nephews were present to witness the ceremony. Bennet received his pin from his nephew Aiden, while nephew Mason looked on. In other news, Chief Roosa shared that...
LANDSCAPING FOR WILDLIFETake a “meadow meander,” then learn how to plant your own
If you’ve ever considered establishing a meadow on your property, or wonder what it might take, Geauga Park District is hosting two programs on Sunday, August 14, that are designed just for you.From 9:30 to 11 a.m., take a naturalist-led walk around Observatory Park to view stunning displays of meadow and prairie plants, as well as the variety of...
Ianiro Farms Hosts Sunflower Festival in Auburn’s Arts District
Auburn Twp. - Ianiro Farm, is hosting their first Sunflower Festival on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, the 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Auburn at 18266 Thorpe Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, where guests will be able to pick their sunflowers, shop with local artisans and collectors, pet donkeys and play yard games at the Ianiro’s...
Crestwood School Board News
Mantua - In the public comment Drema Herron asked the Board to put focus or more a focus on retaining excellent staff to preserve the quality of the district. Her concerns stemmed from a large amount of recent resignations at the June Board meeting. Next, she shared her concerns relating to the higher cost of school lunches, which have increased...
Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull Hosts Annual Antique Tractor Show
Trumbull County - What do you get when you mix Meadow Green, Prairie Gold, and silver together? You get three of the tractors that are under the umbrella of the Agco Corporation. They are also the featured tractors of the 27th annual tractor show of the Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County. The show grounds are located at 1653...
Nevermind…
As Roseanne Rosannadanna used to say on Saturday Night Live after her on-air diatribe turned out to be totally misdirected–”Never mind.” Last week’s dramatic sports moment about the Garfield PCL Championship win in 1972 was, apparently, “bass ackward”, so to speak. Hey, it was fifty years ago and I was probably somewhere on the sidelines with the cheerleaders, who were...
